TEEN LIBRARY
PROGRAMS
Program length and fees are listed next to each program.
Class size is up to 20 teens
*Nassau County Programs are $25.00 extra each program
I hold a Masters Degree in Library Science,
I have a food handler's license and I am fully insured.
Animal Lovers Club Programs
Teens will receive 1-2 hours of community service credit, depending on the program.
You can also book a program for teens to make for their own pets.
Unless you prefer to drop off a project, I drop all projects off to animal shelters.
I always include a letter with the library and librarian's name too!
"Adopt Me" Bandanas
Teens will create iron-on phrases + choose an adorable dog patch to iron on. Shelter pets can wear these to events! These bandanas will help to promote each animals' adoption.
1 hour, $350
1 hour of community service will be awarded
"Adopt Me" Portraits
Teens will paint portraits of adoptable shelter animals.
Each picture will help to promote each animals' adoption.
1.5 hours, $375
*This program was recently featured in VOYA Magazine!
*Dress for A Mess for paint use
1.5 hours of community service will be awarded.
Adoption Boards For Shelter Pets
Teens will create adoption boards with pictures, stickers, scrapbook paper
and other embellishments. Boards will be donated to shelters
to help promote the adoption of long-time shelter animals!
1 hour, $350
1 hour of community service will be awarded.
Bird Feeders
Teens will create an adorable & useful mini bird feeder.
They will make edible glue to create an edible roof
using seeds. They can then hang it in their yard!
1 hour, $350
*mini bird feeders are approximately 5 inches
*Dress for A Mess for paint use
1 hour of community service will be awarded
Caturday
Let's not forget about those adorable shelter cats! Teens will
create at least 3 different toys for cats which will promote their adoption. These will keep them busy while they wait for a fur-ever home.
1 hour, $350
1 hour of community service will be awarded
Crafty Cat Collars
Teens will create crafty collars for cats with flowers
and other embellishments.
These will make shelter cats shine in photos!
*We will be using glue guns during the program.
1 hour, $350
1 hour of community service will be awarded.
Crafty Dog Collars
Teens will create crafty collars for dogs with flowers
and other embellishments.
These will make shelter dogs shine in photos!
*We will be using glue guns during the program.
1 hour, $350
1 hour of community service will be awarded.
NEW! Flower Crowns for Shelter Dogs
Teens will create beautiful flower crowns for shelter dogs.
Shelter dogs can wear them in adoption photos and to adoption events!
1.5 hours, $395
1.5 hours of community service will be awarded.
NEW! Frames for Neonatal Kittens
Teens will design beautiful frames with paint, feathers and other embellishments. We will donate them to the animal shelter so they can add picture of kittens. New adopters will receive these frames and will cherish them as they look back on how little their kitten was!
1 hour, $350
*Dress for A Mess for paint use
*Babylon Animal Shelter featured these frames at a
fundraising event and they were a huge hit!
1 hour of community service will be awarded
NEW! Gone Fishin'
Teens will create an adorable fishing pole for cats.
We will stuff felt with batting and cat nip and attach it to a wooden dowel. These toys keep cats busy while they wait for a fur-ever home.
1 hour, $350
1 hour of community service will be awarded.
NEW! Mixed Media Pet Collage
Using fabric and special paper teens will create a collage
on canvas to look like their own pets!
Teens should bring in a picture of their pet to the program.
*Dress for A Mess for paint use.
1 hour, $350
Pet Emergency Kits
We will create kits for your pet in the event of an
emergency. The kit will be filled with most needed items for cats and dogs.
This is also a great project to donate to your local animal shelter. When
booking, please let me know if you want the kits to be for your teens to
keep or as a shelter donation.
1 hour, $350
1 hour of community service will be awarded.
NEW! The Pet Pantry Program
Teens will create kits for people and pets who have fallen on hard times.
Kits will be filled with some of the most needed items for cats and dogs.
Teens will also create special cards with well wishes.
Kits will be donated to people & pets in need.
1 hour, $350
1 hour of community service will be awarded.
Pet Treat Jars
We will create adorable treat jars using treat-themed washi tape.
We will then fill them with a few organic treats.
1 hour, $350
1 hour of community service will be awarded.
Placemats 4 Pets
Using special paper, vintage books & more, teens will create
placemats for their pets, or for shelter animals.
We will also laminate them for a long lasting effect.
1 hour, $350
1 hour of community service will be awarded.
Senior Shelter Pet Day
Let's not forget about those special senior shelter animals! Teens will
create crafts which will promote the adoption of senior shelter animals. 1 hour, $350
1 hour of community service will be awarded.
NEW! Superhero Fabric Collars for Shelter Pets
Teens will create collars for cats & dogs with
superhero-themed fabric.
These will make shelter dogs shine in photos!
*We will be using glue guns during the program.
1 hour, $350
1 hour of community service will be awarded.
Teens To The Rescue
The focus of this program is to get students involved in caring about the animal shelter at an early age. I will research your local
animal shelter regarding what the requirements are to volunteer.
For those not old enough to volunteer, I will discuss many ways that they can help their local shelter. We will also work in teams to make adoption boards to bring positive exposure to shelter animals.
1.5 hours, $375
1.5 hours of community service will be awarded.
NEW! Welcome Kits for New Adopters
Teens will create welcome kits for new pet adopters.
Kits will be filled with some of the most needed items for cats and dogs.
Teens will also create "thank you for adopting" cards.
Kits will be donated to your local animal shelter.
1 hour, $350
1 hour of community service will be awarded.
What a Pittie! (+Shrinky dinks!)
The focus of this program is to get teens involved in caring about Pitbulls.
We will discuss Breed Discrimination, and how teens can help to change the public's view of Pitbulls. Teens will take part in a special shrinky dink art-themed project to bring positive exposure to these animals.
1 hour, $350
1 hour of community service will be awarded.
NEW! You've Got Mail!
Make an adorable "D.I.Y. letter" for shelter cats.
We will stuff it with batting and catnip, sew it and add
a message with fabric markers.
**Teens MUST have basic sewing knowledge
in order to attend this program.**
1 hour, $350
1 hour of community service will be awarded.
Vintage Shelter Pet Art
Using Mod Podge and old time embellishments, teens will create a vintage collage on canvas featuring shelter pets.
Each picture will help to promote each animals' adoption.
1 hour, $350
1 hour of community service will be awarded.
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SEASONAL PET PROGRAMS: (November & December)
DIY Ugly Holiday Bandanas for Cats & Dogs:
Let's help shelter pets look adorable
in these hilarious tacky bandanas.
1 hour, $350
1 hour of community service will be awarded.
Stuff-A-Stocking & Cards for Shelter Cats & Dogs:
Shelter pets deserve holiday gifts too!
We will stuff stockings with toys and treats.
We will also make special cards to help promote adoption.
1 hour, $350
1 hour of community service will be awarded.
More Community Service Programs
Teens will receive community service credit.
NEW! Bibs + Bags for Babies in Need
Teens will decorate bibs with special messages
for babies in need. Teens will also decorate
canvas bags for new mothers to use.
1 hour of community service given
1 hour, $375
NEW! Birthday Kits for Charity
Teens will work together to create special Birthday Kits for
those less fortunate. Kits will include cake mix, cards and a gift.
Everyone deserves to celebrate their birthday!
1 hour of community service given
1 hour, $350
NEW! The Kindness Exchange
Teens will create a jar filled with inspirational
messages They will exchange it with another
teen during the program.
This is a wonderful way to give back!
1 hour of community service given
1 hour, $350
Meals on Wheels Placemats
Using special paper, vintage books & more, teens will create
placemats for adults who participate in Meals on Wheels.
We will also laminate them for a long lasting effect.
1 hour of community service given.
These will be donated to Meals on Wheels in Stony Brook OR to Help for People in Patchogue
1 hour, $350
Memory Jars for Assisted Living Residents
Teens will create a memory jar filled with nostalgic questions
for assisted living residents to reflect on.
This is a wonderful way to give back as all jars will be donated.
1 hour of community service given
1 hour, $350
NEW! Onesies For Babies in Need
Teens will decorate onesies with special messages
for babies in need. Teens will also create special cards.
1 hour of community service given
1 hour, $350
Placemats for Assisted Living Residents
Using special paper, vintage books & more, teens will create
placemats for adults at assisted living homes.
We will also laminate them for a long lasting effect.
Residents can use them in their rooms.
1 hour of community service given
1 hour, $325
NEW! Reusable Grocery Bags For Seniors
Using stencils and/or creating their own art
+ design reusable grocery bags for seniors.
These will be donated to seniors to brighten their day.
1 hour of community service given
1 hour, $350
Teen Inventors
Teens will break into groups and come up with an original
invention. They will also learn how to come up with a business plan
as well as presentation skills. Gift cards will be given out to the winners
and snacks will be provided.
Please note, 1.5 hours of community service given.
1.5 hours, $375
Tote Bags For Charity
Teens can choose from hundreds of stencils to
write special messages of hope onto canvas tote bags.
We will also fill them with a few much needed items.
These will be donated to an organization
which helps the homeless.
*teens are welcome to bring in additional non-perishable items
to add to their bags.
1 hour of community service given
1 hour, $350
Bath & Body
Please note that I use high quality
essential oils and cosmetic grade products.
Candy Cane Body Scrub (for Winter Months)
Create your own candy cane scrub with sugar, oil & essential oil,
to take home in a jar. We will also decorate the jars.
*Dress for A Mess for mica powder
1 hour, $350
Galaxy Body Scrub
We will make an awesome galaxy body scrub with sugar,
oil, mica powder, and edible stars. We will decorate the jars
with spaced-themed stickers too.
*Dress for A Mess for mica powder
1 hour, $350
NEW! Honey + Lemon Drop Foot Scrub
Create a soothing foots scrub with lemon essential oil
and honey to take it home in a jar.
We will also have a coloring contest with themed prizes.
*Dress for A Mess for mica powder
1 hour, $350
Mermaid Body Scrub
We will make an awesome Mermaid body scrub with sugar,
oil, mica powder, and more. We will top it off
with a beautiful sea shell.
*Dress for A Mess for mica powder
1 hour, $350
Peppermint Body Scrub (for Winter Months)
Create your own soothing peppermint scrub with sugar & essential oil
to take home in a jar. We will also decorate the jars.
*Dress for A Mess for mica powder
1 hour, $350
Pink Lemonade Body Scrub
Create your own pink lemonade scrub with sugar, oil & essential oil,
to take home in a jar. We will also decorate the jars.
*Dress for A Mess for mica powder
1 hour, $350
Ultimate Sugar Body Scrub With Vanilla Scent
Create a lovely sugar body scrub to take it home in a jar.
Scrubs feature sugar, organic coconut oil, sprinkles, and vanilla essential oil.
We will also have a coloring contest with themed prizes.
*Dress for A Mess for mica powder
1 hour, $350
Unicorn Body Scrub
Create a super fun and colorful unicorn body scrub to take it home in a jar.
We will also have a Unicorn coloring contest with themed prizes.
*Dress for A Mess for mica powder
1 hour, $350
Jars
NEW! The Kindness Exchange
Teens will create a jar filled with inspirational
messages They will exchange it with another teen
during the program.
1 hour, $350
Memory Jars for Assisted Living Residents
Teens will create a memory jar filled with nostalgic questions
for assisted living residents to reflect on.
This is a wonderful way to give back as all jars will be donated.
1 hour of community service given.
1 hour, $0
The above fee includes me dropping off the finished
projects to the organization.
Snowman Mason Jar (Seasonal)
Create an adorable snowman mason jar with white chalk paint
and black acrylic paint. We will add a cute face, carrot nose and a
plaid scarf. This is a great gift to give!
*Dress for A Mess for paint
1 hour, $395
The Gift of Time
Teens will create a jar filled with activities that they can do with
mom, dad, grandparents or other family members.
They can then give their jar as a gift to their family member to enjoy!
1 hour, $350
Arts & Crafts
NEW! Bad Art!
Teens will take part in a bad art challenge.
Everyone will vote for their WORST creation and
prizes will be awarded to first and second place.
PLUS everyone keeps their creations.
*Dress for A Mess for paint
1 hour, $350
NEW! Canvas Wars!
Teens will take part in a canvas art challenge.
Everyone will vote for their favorite creation and
prizes will be awarded to first and second place.
PLUS everyone keeps their canvas.
*Dress for A Mess for paint
1 hour, $350
Craft Wars!
Teens will take part in three crafty challenges.
They will work in teams with to create items for their bedroom.
Prizes will be awarded to the winning team!
*Dress for A Mess for paint
1 hour, $350
NEW! Flower Crowns
Teens will create beautiful flower crowns for themselves or to give as a gift!
They will choose from hundreds of faux flowers to create a work of art.
1.5 hours, $395
NEW! Splatter Art: Cats and Dogs
Using acrylic paint, teens will choose an image to
trace, paint and then add a splatter effect.
This is perfect for a bedroom!
*Dress for A Mess for paint
1 hour, $350
NEW! Splatter Art: Fairies & Gnomes
Using acrylic paint,
teens will choose a Fairy or Gnome to
trace, paint and then add a splatter effect.
This is perfect for a bedroom!
*Dress for A Mess for paint
1 hour, $350
Splatter Art: Unicorns, Mermaids & Dragons
Using acrylic paint, teens will choose an image to
trace, paint and then add a splatter effect.
This is perfect for a bedroom!
*Dress for A Mess for paint
1 hour, $350
Shrinky Dinks
*Due to time constraints, please note that teens will bake their
shrinky dinks at home. All materials and instructions will be provided in class,
and they will take key chains home for their creations.
Special Events Shrinky-Dinks
I will bring an assortment of fandom images including 80s, superheroes and more.
They will then create them during the event.
Participants will shrink them & attach them to key chains at home.
2 hours, $425, up to 30 patrons
3 hours, $525, unlimited patrons
Fandom Shrinky-Dink Keychains
I will bring an assortment of Fandom Shrinky Dinks.
They will then attach them to key chains at home.
*Due to time constraints, please note that teens will bake their
shrinky dinks at home.
1 hour, $350
Broadway Shrinky-Dinks & Soundtrack Party
I will bring an assortment of Broadway images
and teens will create their own jewelry
or keychain using shrinky dink paper.
*Due to time constraints, please note that teens will bake their
shrinky dinks at home.
1 hour, $350
Hamilton Shrinky-Dinks & Soundtrack Party
I will bring an assortment of Hamilton images
and teens will create their own jewelry
or keychain using shrinky dink paper.
*Due to time constraints, please note that teens will bake their
shrinky dinks at home.
1 hour, $350
Pride Shrinky-Dinks
I will bring an assortment of pride-themed images
and teens will create their own creations using shrinky dink paper.
We will then attach them to key chains & add a charm at home.
*Due to time constraints, please note that teens will bake their
shrinky dinks at home.
1 hour, $350
80's Party Shrinky-Dinks
I will bring an assortment of images from the 80s +teens will
create their own 80's creations using shrinky dink paper.
They will then attach them to key chains at home with the charm of their choice.
They will add either a cassette tape, retro bicycle or a #11 charm.
I will also play an epic 80's playlist to go along with the theme
while they create them!
*Due to time constraints, please note that teens will bake their
shrinky dinks at home.
1 hour, $350
Terrariums
Please note you may also book this program to donate to the charity of your choice
DIY Terrarium Gnome Garden
Using pebbles, soil, succulents, tiny gnomes, and other add-ons,
teens will create a beautiful DIY Terrarium.
20 patrons $450
1 hour
*please ask patrons to bring in a box to transport their terrarium home in.
DIY Beach Terrarium
Using pebbles, soil, gravel, succulents, shells and sea glass,
teens will create a beautiful Beach-themed DIY Terrarium.
20 patrons $450 patrons
1 hour
*please ask patrons to bring in a box to transport their terrarium home in.
DIY Holiday Terrarium (Christmas)
Using pebbles, soil, succulents, and festive decorations,
teens will create a beautiful Holiday-themed DIY Terrarium.
20 patrons $450
1 hour
*please ask patrons to bring in a box to transport their terrarium home in.
NEW! Monsters + Aliens Terrarium
Using pebbles, soil, gravel, succulents, glow-in-the-dark aliens
and fuzzy monsters, teens will create
an adorable Terrarium with a story!
20 patrons $450
1 hour
*please ask patrons to bring in a box to transport their terrarium home in.
NEW! DIY Unicorn Terrarium
Using pebbles, soil, succulents, and a unicorn,
teens will create a beautiful DIY Unicorn World.
20 patrons $450
1 hour
*please ask patrons to bring in a box to transport their terrarium home in.
Competitive Programs (Non-Food)
Bingo!
Teens will compete in several rounds of Bingo.
Winners will choose from some awesome prizes.
Full card winner receives a gift card!
1 hour, $350
NEW! Bad Art!
Teens will take part in a bad art challenge.
Everyone will vote for their WORST creation and
prizes will be awarded to first and second place.
PLUS everyone keeps their creations.
*Dress for A Mess for paint
1 hour, $350
Buzz Trivia
Teens will break into teams to answer
fun trivia questions using fun buzzers.
Players on the winning team will win an awesome prize.
Everyone who plays will receive candy.
1 hour, $350
NEW! Canvas Wars!
Teens will take part in a canvas art challenge.
Everyone will vote for their favorite creation and
prizes will be awarded to first and second place.
PLUS everyone keeps their canvas.
*Dress for A Mess for paint
1 hour, $350
Craft Wars!
Teens will take part in three crafty challenges.
They will work in teams with to create items for their bedroom.
Prizes will be awarded to the winning team!
*Dress for A Mess for paint
1 hour, $350
Teen Inventors
Teens will break into groups and come up with an original
business idea. They will also learn how to come up with a business plan
as well as presentation skills. Prizes will be given out to the winners
and snacks will be provided.
Please note, 1.5 hours of community service given.
1.5 hours, $350
NEW! 80's Trivia
Teams will compete to test their 80's knowledge.
There will also be an epic 80's music round.
80's-themed prizes will be awarded to the winning team.
1 hour $350
Food/Competitive Food Programs
Please note that I hold a Suffolk County Food Manager's Certificate.
*Food programs may not be suitable for those with food allergies.
Food may contain gluten, dairy, wheat and soy
Cupcakes are baked at a commercial bakery.
NEW! Candy Sushi Competition
Work in teams to create delicious candy sushi.
Let's see if you can make it through the competition
without eating it!
Prizes awarded to the winning team.
1 hour, $350
Food programs may not be suitable for those with food allergies.
Food may contain gluten, dairy, wheat and soy
Cupcake Wars
Teens will come up with an original theme and decorate
cupcakes as a team. Winning team members will receive a certificate
for best presentation. Winning team receives a prize!
20 teens $350
21-25 teens $375
26-30 teens $395
1 hour
*Dress for A Mess for food coloring
Food programs may not be suitable for those with food allergies.
Food may contain gluten, dairy, wheat and soy.
Cupcakes are baked at a commercial bakery.
Halloween Cupcakes (For the month of October)
Teens will create 2 cupcakes each, PLUS we
will have a Halloween Coloring Contest.
Please Choose a theme:
-Monster Cupcakes
-Mummy Cupcakes
1 hour, $375
*Dress for A Mess for food coloring
Food programs may not be suitable for those with food allergies.
Food may contain gluten, dairy, wheat and soy.
Cupcakes are baked at a commercial bakery.
Nailed It!
Teen will work as a team and try to recreate
professional dessert items using icing, fondant and more.
Teens will take part in both cupcake and cookie challenges!
Will they Nail it or Fail it?
Prizes will be given out to the Champions.
*Please note that there is no cooking during this program.
1 hour, $350
*Dress for A Mess for food coloring
Food programs may not be suitable for those with food allergies.
Food may contain gluten, dairy, wheat and soy.
Cupcakes are baked at a commercial bakery.
Pot-of-Gold Cupcakes (year round)
Teens will create a Pot-of-Gold Cupcake,
plus one other cupcake to decorate and eat.
We will also play a fun music-themed game.
1 hour, $350
*Dress for A Mess for food coloring
Food programs may not be suitable for those with food allergies.
Food may contain gluten, dairy, wheat and soy.
Cupcakes are baked at a commercial bakery.
Ultimate Cookie Challenge
As a team, teens will decorate sugar cookies with
Fondant, icing an other toppings. Winning team members
will receive a certificate and a prize.
20 teens $350
21-25 teens $375
26-30 teens $395
1 hour
*Dress for A Mess for food coloring
Food programs may not be suitable for those with food allergies.
Food may contain gluten, dairy, wheat and soy.
Cookies are baked at a commercial bakery.
Seasonal Holiday Programs
Food programs may not be suitable for those with food allergies.
Food may contain gluten, dairy, wheat and soy.
Cupcake Wars: Holiday Edition:
Teams will compete and decorate cupcakes with a holiday theme. Prizes and certificates will be awarded to the winning team.
1 hour. $350 for 20 patrons ; $375 for 25 patrons; $395 for 30 patrons.
*Dress for A Mess for food coloring.
Cupcakes are baked at a commercial bakery.
For Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas
Nailed It! Holiday Edition:
Teams will compete and take part in holiday food challenges. Will they Nail It! Or Fail It? Prizes and certificates will be awarded to the winning team.
1 hour. $350 for 20 patrons
*Dress for A Mess for food coloring.
Cupcakes are baked at a commercial bakery.
For Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas
Music Themed Programs
Music-Themed Teen Trivia
Teens will break into teams to answer
fun trivia questions using fun buzzers. Topics include lots of music and
movies. Every player will win an awesome prize. Everyone who plays
will receive candy & snacks.
1 hour, $350
Name That Tune
Teens will compete in various rounds as a team to try and name that tune!
Each member on the winning team receives a prize, and everyone receives candy!
1 hour, $350
Special Needs Programs
Adoption Boards For Shelter Pets
Teens will create adoption boards with pictures, stickers, scrapbook paper
and other embellishments. Boards will be donated to shelters
to help promote the adoption of long-time shelter animals!
1 hour, $350
Bingo!
Patrons will play at least 6 fun games of bingo.
Prizes awarded to the winners of each game.
1 hour, $350
Birthday Kits for Charity
Teens will work together to create special Birthday Kits for
those less fortunate. Kits will include cake mix, cards and a gift.
Everyone deserves to celebrate their birthday!
1 hour, $350
NEW! Calming Art Club
Choose from several different mediums to
create a lovely piece of art to keep! This program allows patrons
to create art in a laid back environment. Snacks and music provided too,
1 hour, $350
Cupcake Decorating
Teams will come up with an original theme and decorate cupcakes.
Each participant may present their cupcake to the others.
Everyone receives a prize and a certificate!
1 hour, $350
*Dress for A Mess for food coloring
Food programs may not be suitable for those with food allergies.
Food may contain gluten, dairy, wheat and soy
Cupcakes are baked at a commercial bakery.
NEW! D.I.Y. Crafty Frames
Design beautiful frames with paint, feathers and other embellishments.
Then add your favorite picture!
1 hour, $350
The Kindness Exchange
Teens will create a jar filled with inspirational
messages They will exchange it with another
teen during the program.
This is a wonderful way to give back!
1 hour, $350
Splatter Art: Cats and Dogs
Using acrylic paint, choose an image to
trace, paint and then add a splatter effect.
This is perfect for a bedroom!
*Dress for A Mess for paint
1 hour, $350